For the line $3x + 2y = 12$ and the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y + 3 = 0$,which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    Line is a tangent to the circle
  • B
    Line is a chord of the circle
  • C
    Line is a diameter of the circle
  • D
    None of these

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